Channel: Modern Builds

Category: Howto & Style

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Description: Today I'm taking out a load bearing wall dividing the kitchen and living space in my Joshua Tree Cabin. The ceiling joists are spliced where the wall was, so I added a header or a "strongback" in the attic to make sure the ceiling doesn't sag. This project was fun and opening up the space made a huge difference. I've got more content in this series on the way! Make sure to subscribe! -Mike Montgomery Head to squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MODERNBUILDS MY SQUARESPACE TUTORIAL: youtu.be/6Ywu-1Q4Aew MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: Sledgehammer: amzn.to/3vvOORN Recipricating Saw: amzn.to/3F4uLwV Sawzall Blade: amzn.to/3vB1N4Q 1/2" Drywall: From Home Depot Drywall T-Square: amzn.to/3y7cJZh Marker for Construction: amzn.to/3vz87d1 Corner Bead: thd.co/3OT0fug 1 1/2" Drywall Screws: amzn.to/3OO7hk1 1 1/2" Drywall Nails: amzn.to/3vz8aFJ Joint Compound: thd.co/3vWdwtA Joint Tape: amzn.to/3Kz4aco 12" Drywall Knife: amzn.to/3vxxcow Bucket Scoop: amzn.to/3Kt8ZUI Drywall Pole Sander: amzn.to/3s5RdR2 Sanding Net: amzn.to/3s1qrcj Pigment: amzn.to/3vx88xU (Food Dye works for pigment )Where I Get My Music (Free Trial): epidemicsound.com/referral/osroq1 Thanks for watching!! modernbuilds.com ___________________________________________________________________ ADD ME ON: Instagram: goo.gl/UgEpJs | @modernbuilds Facebook: goo.gl/KiI1cX TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikefrommodernbuilds Subscribe: goo.gl/pgDSS8 Website: modernbuilds.com Merch: modernbuilds.com/store ___________________________________________________________________ Thanks for watching! -Mike Montgomery MODERN BUILDS Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.